Production Control Coordinator

Job Type Full-timeDescription Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace Ipsen offers benefits day 1, no waiting period! Generous 401k match, potential bonus, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement. Summary The Production Control Coordinator will execute the manufacturing schedule by generating and distributing shop floor packets, implementing changes to the schedule as required, and communicating all plans and changes in a timely manner. They will also validate and reconcile the MRP system and production reports. In addition, the Production Control Coordinator should identify part shortages and implement recovery plans.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirementsPerforms shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconcile partsProvide detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicate constraints to schedulePrepare work orders for the production of parts based on the production schedule, shop load and inventory requirementsCoordinate interdepartmental activity with stockroom, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, and shippingSchedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping ordersWork cross functionally to expedite any material shortages with purchasing, receiving, quality, and other production areasImplement material stocking strategy and maintain proper floor stockMonitor the flow of jobs through Production and partner with Production to ensure work completes on time to scheduleMonitor the velocity of the disposition of NCMR'sEnter material transactions in ERP systemProcess scrap and obsolete inventory as requiredPrepare for, conduct and assist in reconciliation of cycle countsWork with Production and Purchasing teams to resolve part discrepanciesMust possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, and good decision making skills RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)Ability to write reports, and business correspondence. Possess knowledge and experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)Ability to successfully work in a cross-functional team. Ability to effectively present information via spreadsheets, and computer software. Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to timely respond to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers.Possess strong organizational skills. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree, Certificate Program or advanced training in production planning or scheduling strongly preferred. Minimum 2-4 years prior experience working in the capacity of production planning, scheduling or similar experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment required. Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity. 2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.